Bladder, UTI & Catheters

By Prof. Keskin, Consultant Urological Surgeon If you feel like you are trapped in an endless cycle of painful urination, burning, urgent trips to the bathroom, and endless rounds of antibiotics, you are far from alone. Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are one of the most frustrating, draining, and disruptive conditions I see in my clinic. Too often, patients are simply handed another standard antibiotic script and sent on their way, only for symptoms to return week

By Prof. Keskin, Consultant Urological Surgeon If you or a loved one has recently been told that you need a long-term urinary catheter, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated. Many of my patients walk into my clinic feeling as though their independence has been cut short by a piece of plastic tubing. The first thing I tell my patients is this: a catheter is a tool designed to protect your kidneys, relieve your bladder, and give you back control of